morningflower26

Feel lucky for the 3 days. I have been a nurse for 2yrs and just recently decided to go from home health to med surg. I only got 1 12hr. day of orientation and then I was on my own....I have been there for 1 month and still dont know how to use the ...

Racing-mom4 is correct. You have to pass all your meds to 30+ patients plus resp tx, cath care, peg tube flushes/meds, insulin c/s +insulin shots,assessments, new admits(at anytime) discharges,narc.counts,pharmacy faxes,dr appointments, transportion,...

For me, I had to say 4 days.(both times) When I got home I was very sore. My friends came to see the baby 2 days post going home. The best gift is food, food, food for the family. If it is a close friend she will be very thankful for you....

Oh they got rid of the needles after the fact!!!!! I thought all needles were safety needles!!!! That is CRAZZZZZY!!!!!!!

I too have been ask to take test before hiring. I guess they want to see if you are capable of caring for your patients??? I have work home health in the past and the agency would ask about charting, emergency situations, abbreviations, etc. I even...

I know you did the right thing, If one of mine where to get sick at camp they better call me first. I would hate to find out my child was sick and someone else was caring for them....

Always remember you are a nurse and you are in high demand. If you are not happy you can always find your place to be happy. By no means are you limited in your profession. I would think about my family and my happiness. If your not happy your patien...

I am 5'2" 120# and work med/surg. The med cart is hard to push at times due to my height not weight. I have not encountered anything I couldn't lift with proper body mechanics. You will do just fine. If you need to transfer patients you will most a...

anyone from the tennessee area??????

I need some opinions on a positive TB skin test. I recently started a new job and got my TB skin test last week. I had it read on fri and it read positive at 9mm. My employer sent me yesterday for a chest x-ray which came back neg. I do not know wh...

I am the first at my employer, so they say so they are really not sure on policy......................

Is this not a cool website or what?? I dont feel as overwhelmed with my job when I come here and everyone feels the same.

I think we all have had these days. I have been a nurse for 2 years and I recently went to work on a med surg floor after working home health since I graduated(more money but less skills). I have felt the same as you for the past few weeks. I start...